Katherine Lee

Health, Nation & World, News

Average normal body temperature isn’t 98.6 anymore. It’s lower – and dropping, research shows

by Kate Thayer Chicago Tribune January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

There’s new evidence that shows we’ve been cooling off since the 19th century when 98.6 was established as “normal.”

Nation & World, News

Earth just had its hottest decade on record

by SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Two U.S. agencies say the decade that just ended was also capped off by the second-warmest year on record.

Business, Nation & World, News

Trump signs new trade deal with China expected to boost exports

by KEVIN FREKING and PAUL WISEMAN Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

But the Phase 1 agreement leaves unresolved Washington’s fundamental differences with Beijing.

Nation & World, News

Federal judge blocks Trump order allowing states, cities to reject refugee resettlement

by MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

Three national refugee resettlement agencies argued the order illegally conflicts with the 1980 Refugee Act.

Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

Documents suggest Meghan Markle’s father may testify in her newspaper lawsuit

by DANICA KIRKA Associated Press January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

The duchess is suing the Mail on Sunday and its parent company, Associated Newspapers, for publishing a letter she wrote to her father, Thomas Markle.

Animals, Arts & Entertainment, Nation & World

New BBC nature documentary series tackles global change

by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

“Seven Worlds: One Planet,” a new seven-part documentary series premiering Sunday on BBC America, AMC, IFC and SundanceTV, is narrated by David Attenborough.